Nikki Grimes
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Danitra Brown series volume 3
Language
English
Description
In this story told in a series of rhyming poems, Zuri faces her fears about starting a new school year with the help of free-spirited best friend, Danitra.
45) What is goodbye?
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English
Description
Alternating poems by a brother and sister convey their feelings about the death of their older brother and the impact it had on their family.
46) A day with Daddy
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English
Description
A boy enjoys every moment of a special day with his father, as they play in the park, share french fries, and see a movie together. Includes activity ideas for parents and children.
47) Oh, brother!
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English
Description
Xavier is unhappy when his mother remarries and he suddenly has a new stepbrother, as well as a stepfather, in his home.
51) Wild, wild hair
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English
Description
In this rhyming story, an African American girl hides when it's time to comb and braid her hair.
Author
Series
Danitra Brown series volume 2
Language
English
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Description
Recounts, in a series of poems and letters, Danitra's summer at her aunt's house in the country and her best friend Zuri's summer at home in town.
55) C is for city
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English
Description
Rhyming verses describe different aspects of life in a city, featuring each letter of the alphabet.
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Series
Dyamonde Daniel book volume 2
Language
English
Description
Free is excited about a local poetry contest because of its cash prize, but when he and Dyamonde befriend a classmate who is homeless and living in a shelter, they rethink what it means to be rich or poor.
58) A dime a dozen
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Language
English
Description
A collection of poems about an African-American girl growing up in New York.
59) Shoe magic
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English
Description
Poems describe the different shoes children wear, including sandals, running shoes, golf shoes, and workboots.